We make every possible effort to only report on the price paid for individual comics. Yet again, im poised to say the answer is both yes and no. Read more iron man comic book price guide another of the marvel age of comic book characters, iron man played in the superhero movies by robert downey jr. You can start at our comic book values free course, or pick up an overstreet comic book price guide. Top selling comic books 2014 we track all the top sales all year long and list them. Like i dont really know the protocol of having a comic signed.
An opened version would depend on the condition of the actual comic book. I grew up on dc, but mostly thanks to tv shows like the adam west batman, wonder woman, and super friends. If you have assured the authenticity of your signed comic book through one of the above methods you then have to find a buyer who not only wants the specific comic book you are selling, they also want it signed. Standard cover, character underwater, arm over chest. Heres how much your vintage comics are now worth mashable. Inhumans marvel comic book price guide find out the value of key first appearances of major inhumans members and villains in our hot comic price guide. Some people get their comics signed on the inside of the comic book first. One stop comic shop cgc signature series comic book.
July 16, 2018 how much is a signed book really worth. I love what stan lee has created, but rarity is one of the key hallmarks of a collectibles value. The guide to comics, where he was at the helm from 19932003. Value of a book with some significance, by a person of some significance may add to the value of a book. I consider stans autograph to be the apex of comic book autographs. Im new to collecting comics, so i know im going to make a few mistakes here and there. Comic books with a number as its title are alphabetized by the way the name is pronounced. Subsequently, jon became senior price guide editor for wizard. Does an autograph increase the value of my comic book. If i were you, id invest in some cgc graded, stan lee signed comics. The addition of stan lee also adds even more value to the book.
Im not a huge comic book fancollector by any stretch. The vast majority of comics from the 1980s and later have little, if any, value today. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. Someone stole a sample of stan lees blood and stamped comic books with it to increase their value. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection.
Before we get into the why and details of the situation i am going to be blunt, the chances of a signed comic book being worth more than an unsigned issue are very slim, and in many cases the signature may actually hurt the value. Stan lees stolen blood was used to sign marvel comic books. All comic books for sale are listed alphabetically by the first letter of the comic book s name. If the signature can be authenticated, it will typically add to the value of the book. I had about 20 comic books signed by jack on display at my booth all. Welcome to the comic book price guide that has been 25 years in the making. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Yet my childhood hero stan lee was making his final appearance in chicago according to the man himself. Death of superman comic book value price guide comics. We have gathered a list of some of the catchiest book slogans and taglines that shine brightly within the industry. Cbcs has not directly seen a book being signed, but a team of their.
Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Shop stan lee autographed signed the amazing spider man comic book reprint jsa and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons. He wants to make sure that there is always a way for a fan to get a special drawing, sketch or signature. During our recent visit to c2e2 2017, i had an epiphany.
We carry a large selection of comics that have been professionally graded and encapsulated by cgc or cbcs. Overstreet comic book price guides highly recommend you picking up a copy even if its not the current edition. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Also, the heritage auctions archives contain high quality images of comics, so the archives are also an outstanding resource for identifying your comic books. Signatures, sketches authentication program cbcs comics. Comic book artist autographs, cartoonist signatures. The verified signature program is a cbcs exclusive service that authenticates unwitnessed signatures that have been obtained by collectors over the years. The emblem of the cca is a white stamp in the upper right hand corner of comics dated after february 1955. Autographed comics signed by writers, artists, stan lee, etc. Each page includes current market values in ten different grades, as well as a section for real market data, actual prices fetched at auction. Prices for scotts collectables signature series services, additional. I picked up this copy in a box i got at a yard sale, and i can not identify the signature.
The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Signed by creator michael turner with lone star comics certificate of authenticity. The only time signatures truly increase the value of the book is when it is a. A discussion page to talk about comic convention sketches. For a comic book this significant, you can likely talk them into paying you a bit more, especially if the comic book is in really good condition.
The value of jack kirbys autograph is greatly undervalued at this time. The signatures on the sold books all were at least. Bob kane comic book artist and writer creator of dc comics superhero batman passed away 1998 signed 5x3. I am consistently enamored and curious about the inherent value and excitement fans exhibit when they get the a opportunity to have their copy of the author or artists creation signed and hopefully personalized and b meet their influences. Warren was creator of the overstreet update and editor of it for 10 years 19821992. The collectors choice for guaranteed authentic signatures on comic books, and comic book sketch covers. Can an autograph from an artist or writer increase the value of your comic book. It has been graded by mycomicshops experienced graders. Price even better or simply want to chat comics wed love to hear from you. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. A collectable like a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
Stan lee autographed signed the amazing spider man comic. It varies from person to person and it depends on the circumstances. Well, it just so happens that in some cases a specific kid writing his name on an old comic book can make it worth several times the price of similar comics they. Comic books are like oil in that they are traded in u. Stan has only signed a billion books, the market will be flooded with his. For as long as there have been comic book conventions and long before grading companies existed, fans have been getting their comic books signed by artists and writers.
It was a massive week for television trailers and promos, with all of the biggest assembled right here. Unfollow comic book price guide to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1989 3rd edition. So, the xmen comic books are listed under x and the outer limits is listed under o. The iguide comic book price guide is maintained by warren and his board of advisors. The caped crusader and his sidekick, robin, have been around since the late 1930s. Ed brought his vast experience and expertise in collectibles to heritage auctions in 2002. May 16, 2016 vintage marvel comics are seen for sale at st. One of the problems is that if you reduce the original condition of the comic book, this can affect the value of it.
We follow a strict set of guidelines in order to deliver the best possible comic book values. Now lets talk about one more strange part of the comic book collecting hobby. Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the incredible hulk in this 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby. If its that comic and stan lee, definitely get it signed. As joker states on the cpg forum the only time signatures truly increase the value of the book is when it is a key book, signed by a key person in the creative process and cgc signature series encapsulation. I have purchases a few of these boxes, and i have to say, the value of these boxes is.
Taking the opinion of a comic book store owner doesnt guarantee valuable comic book buying adviceif fact maybe just the opposite. It gives the professional buyers and store owners an edgeespecially if theyre looking to corner the market and drive up prices in the future. Another item to consider is the comic being autographed. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1990 4th edition. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Has the death of stan lee had an impact on your comic book. Thus, it is jarring to see kevin smiths name attached. To that end, neal is trying to enhance the experience. Each person is different, as neal has discovered drawing sketches at conventions. The searchable database consists of more than 100,000 pages, each devoted to a specific comic book. We update our values every quarter, but for the most recent complete sales you can find them here. Signed by jim lee with limited edition comics xpress photo certificate. Mar 01, 2016 noeska smit, a phd who deals with all things medical visualization and other things that are way above my head asked me to write a blog piece on the basics of comic book inking and, more specifically, on the dos, donts and whys of it all. I overheard a manager talking to a perspective seller of a comic book.
These remarkable slogans are followed by the greatest bookstore names of alltime and a special post on how to write a catchy slogan that brings in more customers. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. One attendee was talking to me about how he could easily acquire a jack kirby signed comic. From comic book burnings to the arrival of the comics code. Alright, not that there was a lot to cover at the show seeing the major comic, entertainment or collectible companies were few and far between. The man of steel, action comics, and justice league of america introduces an unstoppable alien named doomsday who creates a path of destruction on his way to the heart of metropolis and whom superman must stop at. While it will be sad to see abnett and company wrap this book up. This week, our artists paired sonic the hedgehog and sonicrelated characters with other comic book characters.
How much do signatures add to value comic book talk. Its really more of a novelty thing than anything else. The staff at csa comics has amassed a comic book signature library of over 10,000 signatures for reference. Cgc will have representatives there so you can have your signed comics witnessed and given to them for slabbing.
Cbcs is proud to offer our customers a signature program that serves the legions of fans who love to get their comic books signed by artists and writers and celebrities, but also want those signatures to be considered authentic. Remember earlier in this article i joked about a 7 year old kid writing his name on a comic book. In order to find out more about the comics that you own, a superb reference is the overstreet comic book price guide by robert m. Getting comic books signed by creators and artists has been a part of our industry since the beginning. When more than one comic is offered in a particular listing, the entire sale is disregarded. I live in the vegas area and our local comic book store torpedo comics is hosting a yearlong signing event to rival most comic cons. Signatures typically do not have much if any effect on comic book grades as long as the. Legendary comics creator nicola cuti, creator of eman and moonchild the starbabe, has passed away at the age of 75.
Welcome to the iguide comic book price guide iguide is proud to host the online comic book price guide by jon r. Updated and added to every day, it will eventually list all significant british comics published and all marvel and dc comics that were either officially distributed or non distributed in the uk. A focus of my lifelong collecting habit has been on unique items. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. In this video, i take another look at the one stop comic shop cgc signature series comic book mystery box. To someone it may not mean anything but to me its cool as hell to have mcfarlanes autograph especially for the first appearance of spawn and the first appearance of the violator. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. I have a copy of wonder woman vol 2, issue 101 that has an autograph on it. Subsequently, for some 20 years, ed owned his own commercial art firm in chicago, acquiring, trading, and selling world class collections of american photography, illustration art, and vintage comic books. Comics are like a fine wine they only get better and more valuable with age. But as a rule of thumb, as im deciding which comics to submit for grading i always estimate the true cost of.
I have picked up a number of stan lee signed cgcs over the years. If for some reason this isnt possible, talk to a manager. Collecting comics can be a pretty fun, if not costly hobby. Fandom advisory network needless to say, once cbcss verified signature program is up and running strong, my cgc green labelled iron fist 14 and daredevil 158 will be taking a trip to saint petersberg, florida. Im going to my first ohiocon this year so id like to understand somethings before having stan lee sign my giant sized xmen 1. Signed books are unique but rarely do anything to increase the value of a comic book unless the creator has passed away or the creator is in high demand. Verified signature program how vsp work cbcs comics. From what i understand its the only way they really authenticate the autograph is if they are present. The penultimate issue of this series sees everything come to a head in a succinct, orderly manner. Cgc comic book grading understand the labels comic burst. Comic book certification service cbcs to the rescue.
Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 2008 38th edition. Official overstreet comic book price guide companion sc 1988 2nd edition. Advice on how to get your comics graded, slabbed and safely shipped to graders like cgc. Some of the artists who have done signings with him hav. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. In terms of collector value, honestly not that much. Unfortunately, the value of the sig in terms of its immediate resale value has been dependent on the book that is getting signed. Search our guide to current market values of rare and collectible comic books. Et, a reality show about a crew of perfectly nice geeks, boasts competent production values.
The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. And they are correct that some consider the value of the book to decrease if anyone writes on the book. Now some comics that contain first appearances from a less know characters at the time, that were not pushed had by marvel or dc, can actually get more on auction if they are in mint co. Challengers of the unknown 1958 1978 challengers of the unknown was one of the very. The further down the scale you go, the less resale value the book retains. The massive 11issue crossover among four different series superman, superman. My first real contributions to this forum, and likely the main reason i got into dvds and film, were with promotional and exclusive discs.
It requires keeping up with current market prices as well as the knowhow of what. A signature is something that changes the original condition of the comic book and could therefore be said to change the grade of it. Neal adams loves drawing sketches for his fans before, during and after the various conventions he is attending this year. The weakening canadian dollar got me to thinking about the effect it is having, if any, on the back issue comic book market.
Preparing your books for signature series submissions. In general people are only going to pay for a signature on a comic book if its a key book or they really want to own the book. The death of superman was a 1992 stunt that turned out to be dcs bestselling superman comic ever. I have maybe 200 comic books in my collection, tops, but i also have a small collection of dc action figures, posters, movies, tv show collections justice leagueunlimited, batman beyond, superman. A lot of 80s comics are usually found in the 25 cent bins, but depending on the issues and titles, some are worth a decent amount of money. Started as an adventure themed book, brave and the bold became one of dcs tryout books, and introduced the justice league of america, suicide squad, and the teen titans. For some, this might not matter, but for others, it could definitely change the value in their mind.
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